Caoimhin Porter-McLoone Parents Mourn Son’s Death in Fatal Donegal Crash
Feb. 26, 2026 — St Johnston, Co. Donegal, Republic of Ireland — Caoimhin Porter-McLoone, an 18-year-old from the Shantallow area of Derry/Londonderry, Northern Ireland, and fellow 18-year-old Daniel Cullen from the same area died in a road traffic collision on February 24, when the car in which they were passengers collided with a lorry, local media reported. A third young man was seriously injured in the incident.[1] [2]
The crash has plunged the community into mourning, with reports describing it as causing “total devastation” and “unimaginable pain.”[1] [7]
Family Background
Caoimhin Porter-McLoone parents, Stephanie and the late Darren Porter-McLoone, are named in death notices as his mother and father, respectively. Darren Porter-McLoone passed away on December 22, 2024.[4] [5] [6] Caoimhin was the beloved brother of Chloe, Hunter, Shea, Darren, and Ben; grandson of Eamon and the late Jacqueline Porter, and Isobel McCloskey; and nephew and cousin to extended family members.[4] [5] [8]
Death notices highlight the close family ties, noting Caoimhin Porter-McLoone parents’ profound loss following Darren’s recent passing just over a year prior.[4] [6]
Community and Media Response
Local journalist Catherine McGinty of DerryNow expressed condolences on X, stating, “Sore hearts in the city… Two Derry teenagers killed in tragic crash in Donegal.”[9]
The death has occurred of Caoimhin Porter-McLoone (Porter-McLoone), Shantallow, Derry[8]
Funeral arrangements for Caoimhin are being handled by Bradley & McLaughlin and W J O’Brien funeral directors, with notices published locally.[5] [8]
Caoimhin Porter-McLoone parents, particularly surviving mother Stephanie, face compounded grief amid the cross-border tragedy’s impact on Shantallow.[4] [7]
